ICW Drawbridge · Statute Mile 579.9
Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bridge
Fixed bridge on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Georgia.
Fixed bridge
Does not open · 65 ft clearance
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 579.9 |
| State | Georgia |
| Type | Fixed bridge (does not open) |
| Vertical clearance | 65 ft (19.81 m) fixed vertical clearance |
| Opening behaviour | Fixed |
Opening schedule
This is a fixed bridge — it does not open. Charted vertical clearance is about 65 ft (19.81 m). Vessels that fit beneath it pass at any time; taller vessels have no opening option here.
Frequently asked
Does Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bridge open for sailboats?
No — it is a fixed bridge with about 65 ft of vertical clearance. Vessels taller than that cannot pass beneath it.
How much clearance does Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bridge have?
About 65 ft (19.81 m) of fixed vertical clearance.
Where is Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bridge on the ICW?
Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bridge is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 579.9 in Georgia.
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